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01-29-2014, 11:10 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! | Hello Hi everyone!! I am new to this post community thingie and just a little less new to being a dog owner. I have always had dogs in my extended family but never in my immediate family. But once I saw a picture of my Lily I knew I was ready to be a mom to my canine daughter. My two girls have been on my case for a dog forever, but I was ready to take on the responsibly and totally, totally fell in love with her. Anyhoot, she is now six months and she is getting spayed on Friday at the OSPCA I've read reviews and they are all great. But I'm a nervous reck she's 6lbs of pure joy and I'm nervous what if something goes wrong? Is she going to be scared all alone there? Am I over thinking it? What about the recovery what should I do what should I look for? |
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01-29-2014, 03:12 PM | #2 |
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| Does the vet do pre-anesthetic blood work? I don't know them personally but if they have a good reputation it should be fine. It's natural to be nervous, I was a wreck when I took my first girl in. After the surgery they should give you pain meds and she will probably need a cone of shame. The area will be red and swollen but should look better over time and not worse. Any yellow or green discharge or excessive oozing of blood from the incision site would be the main things to look out for. She might not have an normal appetite for a day or to, this is normal, make sure she has plenty of water. Mostly just watch her, make sure she is comfortable and doesn't try and jump up too much. Chances are everything will be fine but don't be afraid to ask your vet lots of questions.
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01-29-2014, 04:10 PM | #3 |
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01-31-2014, 06:17 AM | #4 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | WELCOME to YT ! Your little one sounds just precious to you. I remember how scared I was each time one of mine got fixed, it's just scary and you worry so much. I hate leaving them at the vet too. When she comes home, she may be really out of it/sluggish/low for several hours, but she will snap out of it. MAKE SURE you get pain medication AND make sure you ask what you're supposed to do if her pain is not alleviated (vet may want you to up the dose).
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01-31-2014, 10:02 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Welcome! It is so nerve wrecking when we have to have them go under for anything. I always do the pre anesthetic blood work to make sure they are healthy enough to be put under. Try and keep busy and she will be back home with you soon.
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01-31-2014, 06:28 PM | #6 |
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| Welcome. I think most of us have suffered that fear when we take our little ones in for the procedure. Does your organization do many small dogs? I'm sure they have a lot of experience doing kittens and they are small, too. Many vets are now recommending that blood work be done before surgery in order to prevent any complications. Of course usually humane organizations don't have time to do that. I do a lot of work with stray and feral animals and often use one of our local humane societies for spay/neuter procedures, however, I took my Gracie to our vet for her spay. She was a tiny thing and I just did not feel comfortable taking her to the shelter clinic even though they do some of the best surgery work I have ever seen. Do what you are comfortable with. It won't be easy either way. Hopefully she will come home the same day of the surgery and you can baby her as much as you want. They are usually very sleepy for the first 24 hours. By day 3 they are usually close to normal. Some vets recommend hard, plastic post surgical collars be put on the animals in order to keep them from licking the incision but I have never found that to be necessary. Some people use a onsey and others use a soft post op collar. If you are going to be there with her after she comes home you can watch her carefully and she will be fine. Best wishes to you both. |
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